What is the Difference in a Balcony and a Gallery ? Let's look in the New Orleans French Quarter

The Difference Between a Balcony and a Gallery ?

Historic New Orleans Homes

French Quarter Balconies

     A Balcony is a narrow platform coming out from a building. Balconies have no support to the ground. A French Quarter balcony can be small or stretch the length of the building.  You see most the balconies in the French Quarter of New Orleans. You will also see a number of galleries.

    A Gallery is generally wider than a balcony as it is supported to the ground by posts or columns often the width of a sidewalk. You can walk underneath them as you stroll the French Quarter. Many times you will see double galleries where each floor is covered much like a porch. Most corner buildings in the French Quarter will have the curved galleries.

    Both Galleries and Balconies add to the value of real estate much more than one would think. Its never all about square footage.  Both support an array of hanging baskets and other tropical plants which sets New Orleans apart from any other city. Locals love to show off their green thumbs. 

New Orleans French Quarter Galleries